Several Southern California cities now publish pre-approved ADU plans — complete plan sets the city has already reviewed for building-code compliance. Using one can save you thousands in design fees and shorten your permit review from months to weeks. Browse your city’s program below, pick a plan you like, and ADU Cities can build it for you — or customize it to fit your lot. Call 310.880.9718 for a free consultation.
Pre-Approved ADU Plans in Anaheim
The City of Anaheim publishes a catalogue of four free pre-approved ADU’S plans, from a 224 sq ft studio to a 1,199 sq ft three-bedroom, plus an ADU Express accelerated review. Choosing one can save serious time and money on design and permitting. Browse the plans, pick one you like, and we can build it for you — or customize it to fit your lot.
Pre-Approved ADU Plans in Santa Ana
The City of Santa Ana offers 10 free pre-approved ADU’S plan sets, from 399 sq ft studios to 749 sq ft two-bedrooms. Choosing one can save serious time and money on design and permitting. Browse the plans, pick one you like, and we can build it for you — or customize it to fit your lot.
Pre-Approved ADU Plans in Huntington Beach
The City of Huntington Beach offers a free pre-approved ADU’S plan — a 490 sq ft one-bedroom design in three architectural styles. Choosing one can save serious time and money on design and permitting. Browse the plans, pick one you like, and we can build it for you — or customize it to fit your lot.
Pre-Approved ADU Plans in Los Angeles
The City of Los Angeles publishes a catalogue of pre-approved ADU’S standard plans through LADBS, from studios to three-bedroom units. (A free LADBS sign-in is required to browse the catalogue.) Choosing one can save serious time and money on design and permitting. Browse the plans, pick one you like, and we can build it for you — or customize it to fit your lot.
Pre-Approved ADU Plans in Burbank
The City of Burbank’s Pre-Approved ADU Program (BPAP) offers city-reviewed plan sets, including a free 432 sq ft studio. Choosing one can save serious time and money on design and permitting. Browse the plans, pick one you like, and we can build it for you — or customize it to fit your lot.
Pre-Approved ADU Plans in Riverside
The City of Riverside’s Dwell Riverside program offers four free permit-ready ADU’S plan sets, from 746 to 1,200 sq ft. Choosing one can save serious time and money on design and permitting. Browse the plans, pick one you like, and we can build it for you — or customize it to fit your lot.
Pre-Approved ADU Plans in San Bernardino
The City of San Bernardino’s Pre-Selected ADU Plans Program offers pre-approved detached ADU’S designs. Choosing one can save serious time and money on design and permitting. Browse the plans, pick one you like, and we can build it for you — or customize it to fit your lot.
Pre-Approved ADU Plans in Pasadena
The City of Pasadena offers one free ADU’S Standard Plan usable citywide — Prototype A, a 374 sq ft studio updated to the 2025 California Building Code. Choosing one can save serious time and money on design and permitting. Browse the plans, pick one you like, and we can build it for you — or customize it to fit your lot.
Pre-Approved ADU Plans in Fontana
The City of Fontana’s Standard ADU Plans program offers three free pre-approved detached designs: a 462 sq ft one-bedroom, a 738 sq ft two-bedroom, and a 1,143 sq ft three-bedroom. Choosing one can save serious time and money on design and permitting. Browse the plans, pick one you like, and we can build it for you — or customize it to fit your lot.
Pre-Approved ADU Plans in Upland
The City of Upland offers six free pre-approved ADU plan sets, from 440 to 745 sq ft, each in Traditional, Craftsman, and Spanish styles. Choosing one can save serious time and money on design and permitting. Browse the plans, pick one you like, and we can build it for you — or customize it to fit your lot.
Pre-Approved ADU Plans in Torrance
The City of Torrance’s Pre-Approved ADU Program offers four city-reviewed plans, from 450 to 650 sq ft — purchase the plan set directly from the design firm, then enjoy an expedited review. Choosing one can save serious time and money on design and permitting. Browse the plans, pick one you like, and we can build it for you — or customize it to fit your lot.
Pre-Approved ADU Plans in Glendale
The City of Glendale’s Pre-Approved ADU Program offers a city-reviewed 740 sq ft one-bedroom plan — purchase the plan set directly from the design firm, then enjoy an expedited review. Choosing one can save serious time and money on design and permitting. Browse the program, pick a plan you like, and we can build it for you — or customize it to fit your lot.